New approaches to combat Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilms
In nature, bacteria predominantly reside in structured, surface-attached communities embedded in a self-produced, extracellular matrix. These so-called biofilms play an important role in the development and pathogenesis of many infections, as they are difficult to eradicate due to their resistance t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Oral Microbiology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20002297.2017.1300366 |